Windows 10: Control + minus set to zoom, not en dash

I'm not sure how this occurred, but I've always been able to use Control + Minus to get an en dash. Now, when I use that key combination, it instead controls my screen/document zoom such that it reduces the screen or zooms in if I hit Control + Plus. I don't want this b/c I need to be able to use Control + minus to get an en dash. How do I make this correction? Thanks.

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zoom in and out controls

Hi,

Thank you for your interest in using Windows 10.

Are you using Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge?

It seems that you are trying zoom in and out on Microsoft Edge. We tried to recreate the issue on Internet Explorer, zoom in and out function using ctrl + or ctrl - keys are working fine.

Reference link or more information.

To zoom in and out on Microsoft Edge, refer to these steps:

• Open the Microsoft Edge, then open any website.
• Click on More options(...) then click on Zoom(-+).

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge help & learning

Hope this information helps you. Please do let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Typesetting: en and em dash

**I'm using the Microsoft Ergonomic keyboard, in case that useful information.**

I've had a setting change on my keyboard and I can't for the life of me figure it out. Help!

I used to be able to type an en dash (–) [alt + 0150] by pressing [ctrl + NUM - ]. Today when I logged onto my computer, suddenly this function is gone, and [ctrl + NUM - ] now zooms out.

Similarly, I used to be able to type an em dash (—) [alt + 0151] by pressing [ctrl + shift + NUM - ]. This sequence now does nothing.

I've tried toggling the NUM lock on/off, tried toggling the SCR lock on/off, tried restoring the original settings of the keyboard, tried disconnecting it and connecting it again... nothing will make this ctrl sequence work for me again.

Please help!! I'm doing typesetting on this computer, and I need to be able to access en and em dashes quickly. As you can see, I know the alt codes. They aren't convenient to use repeatedly.

TIA!

 

zoom

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are unable to get audio in Zoom. I’ll certainly assist you with the issue.



However, please let us know:

• 
  Is the issue specific to the Zoom app?
  
• 
  Are you aware of any changes made to the computer prior to this issue?
  
• 
  Which build version of Windows 10 is installed on the computer? Refer
  Which version of Windows operating
  system am I running?
  

I would suggest you to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the Zoom article

Testing computer or device audio and see if that helps.



However, I would also suggest you to get in touch with the
Zoom support team for further assistance with the issue.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator